Northwest Cider Association

We're thrilled to announce the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup is officially OPEN for entries! 🍎 Now in its 13th year, North America’s premier, cidery-founded competition welcomes commercial cider and perry entries from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia. NW Cidermakers→enter your best ciders to receive feedback from trained judges, industry recognition, and a chance at taking home Best of Show! 🌟SAVE ON SHIPPING: Drop Off Entries at Symposium Shipping costs can add up quickly when mailing competition entries. To make participation more accessible and cost-effective, we're once again offering entry drop-off at NW Cider Symposium on March 17 in Tacoma, WA! How Early NW Cider Cup Drop Off Works · Enter your ciders online starting March 2 at nwcidercup.com · Package entries in a sturdy, unmarked box · Bring your entries to Symposium on March 17 - we’ll take it from there. Planning to drop off at Symposium? Make sure you're registered by March 4. link in bio 🥂 NWCA Member Discount: Northwest Cider Association members receive a discount on entry fees. Members can find the discount code by logging into the Member Website and navigating to: Member Resources → Cidery Tools & Resources. #NWCiderCup #NorthwestCiderCup #NWCiderCup2026 #CiderExcellence #WashingtonCider #OregonCider #IdahoCider #MontanaCider #BritishColumbiaCider #CiderCompetition

Ready to discover the magic of Washington cider? 🍏 From small experimental batches to widely enjoyed favorites, the region’s craft cider scene is full of flavor, innovation, and local stories. Whether you’re exploring urban taprooms in Seattle or escaping to scenic countryside cideries, every cider tells the story of the Pacific Northwest. There’s something for cider fans and the cider curious alike! 📍Featured cideries: @alpenfirecider @finnriver @schillingcider @seattleciderco @yondercider & special thanks to: @sprucestudiofilms , @caitlinbraam , @malusmarina , @skatsma , @mauracawley , Phillipe Bishop, & @andreoliver9755 for helping us tell the story of Washington Cider! #WashingtonCider #SeattleCider #ThingsToDoInSeattle #NorthwestCider #NWCA #northwestciderassociation

For cider lovers and the cider curious, Seattle is a city full of flavor and adventure 🍏. Urban taprooms, vibrant local culture, and the beauty of the Pacific Northwest combine to make every cider experience memorable. Whether you’re tasting small-batch offerings, exploring cider-focused spots, or pairing your cider with local adventures, Seattle offers something for every cider enthusiast. 📍 Featured cideries: @schillingcider , @seattleciderco , @yondercider , and special thanks to our videographer @sprucestudiofilms . #WashingtonCider #SeattleCider #ThingsToDoInSeattle #NorthwestCider #NWCA #NorthwestCiderAssociation #WashingtonTourism #explorewashingtonstate

One Week Left to Enter! ⏰ Think you've got what it takes? 🏆 Don't miss your chance to enter the 2026 Northwest Cider Cup! Gain expert feedback, boost your brand, and join the ranks of the Northwest's best cidermakers. 🍏 Watch our video to see what the competition is all about, then get your entry in before time runs out! Enter Today: nwcidercup.com (🔗 in bio) Deadline to enter: May 15, 2026. #NWCiderCup #2026NWCiderCup #PNWCider #CiderCompetition #AwardWinningCider #GoldMedalCider #WashingtonCider #OregonCider #IdahoCider #MontanaCider #BritishColumbiaCider

Pair your meal with a local cider this Seattle Restaurant Week 🍎 Washington apples are famous for good reason, and it follows that our cider would be too! Head to srweek.org and read “Pairing Perfection: NW Cider Meets Seattle Restaurant Week” for more, and find local ciders on the menu at the following restaurants ⤵️ 🔸Barking Frog, a seasonal, story-driven restaurant in Woodinville. 🔸Pidgin Cooperative Restaurant & Bottle Shop, serving adventurous dishes inspired by Filipino, Japanese, and Hawaiian influences in Magnolia. 🔸Republic of Cider, SoDo’s destination for inventive ciders and bites. 🔸Jude’s Old Town, Rainier Beach worker-owned bar and restaurant known for Cajun-inspired dishes and craft cocktails. 🔸Uncle Dom’s Italian Kitchen/Bar Tango on Capitol Hill. 🔸Rider, seasonal cuisine at Hotel Theodore in Downtown Seattle. 🔸Barrel & Bacon, Filipino- and Mexican-inspired kitchen and bar in Queen Anne. 🔸Cafe Lolo, house-made pastas in Capitol Hill’s Summit neighborhood. 🔸Rosette, worker-owned and -operated sister bar of Jude’s Old Town, specializing in zero proof cocktails, natural & biodynamic wines, & small plates. Go beyond Seattle Restaurant Week, and connect with the Northwest Cider Association, a nonprofit trade group uniting cider makers, orchardists, and enthusiasts to celebrate and grow the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant cider culture! @nwcider @barkingfrogwoodinville @pidgin.cooperative @republicofcider @judesoldtown @uncledomsitalian @eatatrider @barrelandbacon @cafeloloseattle @rosette.rainier.beach #SeattleRestaurantWeek #Seattle #SeattleFood #SeattleCider

It's Seattle Restaurant Week and cider is on the menu! 🍎✨ We teamed up with Seattle Restaurant Week to spotlight the best NW cider pairings across the city. Here's where to sip this SRW🥂 @barkingfrogwoodinville — foraged & sustainable Pacific NW | @dragonsheadcider @barrelandbacon — Filipino & Mexican fusion | seattlecider @cafeloloseattle — hyper-local slow food | @libertyciderworks , Dragon's Head Cider & @petprojectwines @jacksonhousewoodinville — PNW cuisine with Australian influences | @yondercider & @inclinecider @judesoldtown — Cajun-inspired worker-owned | @greenwoodcider @pidgin.cooperative — Filipino, Japanese & Hawaiian | Yonder @republicofcider — small-batch cidery @riderseattle — Pacific NW wood-fired | @schillingcider @rosette.rainier.beach — small plates & no-proof cocktails | Greenwood Cider @sparrowkirkland — elevated comfort food | Yonder Cider @taurusoxseattle — bold & aromatic Laotian | @baumanscider @uncledomsitalian — red sauce Italian | @bellinghamcider SRW runs through May 2. Find your perfect cider pairing in our Spring Cider Dining Guide, link in bio. 🔗 #NWCider #SeattleRestaurantWeek #SeattleRestaurantWeek2026 #SRW #WashingtonCider #OregonCider #PNWCider #CraftCider #SeattleFood #CiderPairing #DrinkLocal

This is still one of the best burgers in Seattle! We’re @taurusoxseattle and it’s a great time to visit for Seattle Restaurant Week and to try @nwcider 🍎 They’re doing 3 courses for $35! The @baumanscider was crisp, slightly sweet, with a clean, dry finish. It really helped balance the spice in the papaya salad and cut through the richness of the burger 🍔  Visit by May 2nd to try their SRW cider menu and if you’re curious to more about cider pairings visit ✨ 📍Taurus Ox- 903 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98122 #nwciderpartner #nwcider #seattlefood #seattlefoodie #laofood #laorestaurant #seattlewashington #ciderlover #cidertime

This is a cozy NEW restaurant in Seattle with fresh made pasta, Seattle Restaurant Week and @nwcider pairings 🍎 @cafeloloseattle just opened in Capitol Hill and from now until May 2nd you can enjoy a 3 course meal for $50! Their pork ragu bianco paired perfectly with the garratza that’s a dry Spanish inspired cider. Definitely go check them out and try their SRW cider menu and to learn more about cider pairings visit nwcider.com ✨ #nwciderpartner #nwcider #pnwcider #seattle #seattlefood #seattlefoodie #seattle #cider #freshpasta #capitolhillseattle #pnwliving

Why is the Pacific Northwest one of the most exciting places to discover cider? 🍎 Our Executive Director, Emily Ritchie, broke it all down in a 10-minute feature on @fox12oregon , covering the NW industry's growth, what makes PNW cider so unique, and how YOU can explore the wide world of NW cider. Ready to taste it for yourself? Check out our NEW online, interactive NW Cidery Map! Plan a cider road trip across the region or find your local cidery and filter by dog-friendly, family-friendly, orchard on-site, and more. Watch the full feature at the NW Cider in the News link in our bio. #NWCider #WashingtonCider #OregonCider #IdahoCider #MontanaCider #BritishColumbiaCider #CraftCider #PNWCider

Seattle Restaurant Week is HERE 🎉 and this spring, it comes perfectly paired with Northwest cider! 🥂🍎 Starting today through May 2, over 200 restaurants are serving up curated prix-fixe menus across Seattle, and we're thrilled to be part of it. The Northwest Cider Association has partnered with Seattle Restaurant Week to spotlight the restaurants, bars, cafés, and food trucks serving up Northwest cider this season. Washington apple country produces some of the world's most celebrated ciders and now it's easier than ever to find them on menus near you. We've put together the 2026 Spring Cider Dining Guide to help you discover the best cider-friendly spots this SRW. 👉 Tap the link in our bio to explore the Spring Cider Dining Guide and start planning your SRW cider stops. #NWCider #SeattleRestaurantWeek #SeattleRestaurantWeek2026 #SRW #WashingtonCider #OregonCider #PNWCider #CraftCider #SeattleFood #CiderPairing #DrinkLocal

We're thrilled to announce that Northwest Cider Association is partnering with Seattle Restaurant Week (April 19 - May 2) to spotlight venues pouring Northwest cider this Spring! 🎉 We're creating a 🍎2026 Spring Cider Dining Guide🌸 and doing additional promo for restaurants that opt in to feature cider. For cidermakers, this is a simple, high-visibility opportunity to get your cider in front of new guests through your restaurant, café, bar, pop-up, and food truck partners across the Seattle market. When restaurant partners feature you, your cider shows up in front of thousands of diners actively looking for new restaurants to try. ⏰ Restaurant registration closes March 29! ⭐ CIDERIES - Take action today! Reach out to your restaurant, café, bar, and food truck partners: 1. Encourage them to register by 3/29 2. Opt in to the NW Cider feature, email: [email protected] 3. Put your cider on their SRW menu KEY DETAILS • Prix fixe menus: $20 / $35 / $50 / $65 • Flexible formats: Dinner, brunch, lunch, small plates • Flexible service: dine-in, takeout, delivery • Participation fee: $250 (no added fee to feature NW Cider) • Menu upload deadline: April 12, 2026 Lets put NW cider in front of thousands of diners this spring! 🍎🌸 #NorthwestCider #SeattleRestaurantWeek #SeattleRestaurantWeek2026 #SRW2026 #NWCA #SeattleDining #SeattleRestaurants

It’s been a week since the NW Cider Symposium, and we’re still feeling the momentum. How about you? Two days of community, connection, and conversation brought so much energy and insight to the industry. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to making it such a meaningful event. Huge thanks to our 2026 NW Cider Symposium Presenting Sponsor @nwnaturals_juice Naturals and our Platinum Sponsor @scottlaboratories for their support in making it all possible. We’d love to hear from you. What was your favorite moment or biggest takeaway? #NWCiderSymposium #NWCider #NWCiderIndustry #NWCiderAssociation #NWCiderSymposium2026